Last tested

2025

Status:ongoing

2026

Xenic Plus 12

Full-pin binding with some innovative features, like the sliding wings in the toe piece

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In words
Technical specifications

Buyer’s Guide reviews

Comfort / Dynafit inserts

Step-in

Release with pole

Release with gloves

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The charts show our impressions from testing

Product info

Category average

Release test / Dynafit inserts

FRONT R + L average

Good

Heel cap

Excellent

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Release test / Other inserts

FRONT R + L average

Excellent

Heel cap

Good

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Comfort / Other inserts

Step-in

Release with pole

Release with gloves

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In words

Intro

The new features of this full pin are the addition of the Plus versions which, in addition to adding a model with increased release values of up to 12, now incorporate a dual climbing aid. Everything else stays the same, starting with the horizontal sliding action of the front pin jaws. The lateral and forward release values in the heel are separately adjustable and it features a sprung slider with 10 mm of travel to compensate for shortening that occurs as the ski flexes. There are two non-Plus versions: 10 and 7, the latter with release values from 3, suitable for lighter skiers.

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Fit

The real advantage of being able to step into the front pins without having to lock out is less about ease of use, and more about the added safety that comes from the ski releasing when necessary (for example if you’re caught in an avalanche during the ascent). The heel turret is easy to operate and rotation is virtually resistance-free, while the two climbing aids offer a good range of heights—ideal also for long feet. Beefy ski brake with long, durable arms, so great also for inbounds use.

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Technical specifications

Materials

hi-tech plastics, steel, aluminum

Type

full pin

Ski brake

yes (75, 85, 95, 105 mm)

Number of mounting screws

Crampon slot

Yes

Adjustable release range

Yes

Available versions

Xenic 10 Plus, Xenic 10, Xenic 7

Walking modes

flat + 2

Released in

2025

Price

479.95 €

Declared specsMeasured by us

N/A

Drop

XXXXX

290 gr

Individual weight

XXXXX

N/A

Toe cap weight

XXXXX

N/A

Heel cap weight

XXXXX

N/A

Mounting screws weight

XXXXX

N/A

Front pin height

XXXXX

N/A

Rear pin height

XXXXX

N/A

Minimum release range

XXXXX

N/A

Maximum release range

XXXXX

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